climates of the earth!

Front

Because the earth is tilted on its axis,

Back

different places on the earth receive different amounts of sunlight

Front

How frequently does the earth complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

every 24 hours

Front

When it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

winter

Front

Because of ______, some solar radiation is absorbed by the earth's atmosphere and some is reflected back into space

Back

the greenhouse affect

Front

when does the shortest day of the year occur?

Back

on the winter solstice

Front

The ______ occur(s) because the Earth's rotation causes prevailing winds to move diagonally

Back

Coriolis effect

Front

Why are temperatures cooler in Quito, Ecuador, then in most other places located near the Equator?

Back

Quito is in the mountains, at the high elevation.

Front

What are the prevailing winds of the latitudes near the equator called?

Back

trade winds

Front

what effect is caused by a rain shadow?

Back

Drier, warmer areas develop on the leeward side of mountains.

Front

What effect do large bodies of water tend to have on coastal areas?

Back

They cause temperatures to be more uniform and moderate.